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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.16, 20,312.29 and 8,004.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.16, 20,312.29 and 8,004.67 is: 11,046.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.16 : 20,312.29 = 8,004.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.16/20,312.29 = 8,004.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.16x = 20,312.29 × 8,004.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.16x = 162,593,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,593,178.39/14,719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.36

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